1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert Precinct, taken on 9/12 Jan 1920, Page 171B,
Family #75.
Listed as Clifford Browning, age 3 yrs ? months, born in WV, in household of father, Iaeger Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford Disrtrict, Gilbert Precinct, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 143A,
Family #70.
Listed as Clifford Browning, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Iaeger Browning.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Jan 1920, page 240A, Family #265.
Listed as Verna J. Toler, age 1 yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Burwell Toler.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Ocena District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192A, Family #107.
Listed as Vernie Toler, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Burewll Toler.
3. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Browning; age 21; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Verner, WV; son of Iaeger and Eva
Browning; married on 22 Jan 1938 at Cyclone, WV; Vernie Toler; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Burl and Jane Toler.
4. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home; Web Site; posted Obit.
"CYCLONE-Verna Jane Browning entered into this life on November 24, 1918, and after eight-nine years, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Apri 4, 2008.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford "Clip" Browning; her parents,Burl and Nellie Jane Toler; two sisters, Elsie Grace Takis and Vera Bailey; four brothers, Homer "Jud" Toler, Burl Douglas Toler, Warren Toler and Aubrey Toler; one granddaughter, Margaret Browning; one great-granddaughter, Natasha Watkins; and a daughter-in-law Naoma Browning.
"Vern thoroughly enjoyed life! She loved singing, listening to music, reading, and being outdoors where she could play softball, garden, plant flowers, hunt, fish, and care for her animals.
She was a true blessing to her family and friends. In her community Vern was an active member of Lacoma Baptist Church of Cyclone where she raised her family and was a devoted member of the Ladies Aide. She loved to visit and fellowship with friends and family, support the local school and youth activies, and lend a helping hand to her family and neighbors. Our world would be a better place to live in if we would follow the shining example of the amazing lady who by faith lived a Godly life and was an inspiration to everyone who knew her!
"Vern was the graceful backbone of her family to whom she provided love, comfort, encouragement, and hope through her practical wisdom and thoughtful, nourishing guidance. She possessed strength of character, a keen sense of right and wrong, and a Christ like, unconditional love for others that she instilled in her children and grandchildren through daily example. It was her humble prayer that her entire family would some day join her in Heaven.
Vern was most proud of her family and is surrived by a daughter, Gail Brown and her husband,Danny of Cyclone; four sons, Glen Browning and his wife, Betsy, Bradley Browing and his wife,Teresa all of Cyclone, Garry Browning and his wife, Sherlene of Beckley and Clifford "Tip" Browning of Paducah, Kentucky; she was a devoted,loving grandmother to Chris Brown, who held a special place in her life and heart, Brenda Smith and husband, Rick, Beverly Toler and husband, Bill, Donna Watkins, Alissa Browning, Kendra Rowe and husband, Chad, Linda Keffer and husband, Jared, Stephanie Browning, Lisa Browning, Barry Browning, Sherry Haley, and Clifford "Jr." Browning; she was a wonderful great-grandmother to Phillip Browning who was more like a son, Bethany and Broc Smith,Tiffany Browning, Joshua Watkins, Candace Stewart and husband, Russell, Victoria and Rachel Belcher, Ryan and Reese Keffer. She was a loved aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
"A celebration of Vern's life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Lacoma Baptist Church with Rev. Brent Franco and Rev. Stephens Walls officiating. Burial will follow in Toler Cemetery, Cyclone..."
1. US City Directories; Sacramento, CA; 1945; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Takis (wife Elsie); salesman; Pay Less Drug Store; residence 714 9th Street.
2. California Death Index, 1940-1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Takis; born on 3 Jun 1920 in WY; SS #529-01-7801; died on 21 Jan 1978 in Santa Clara Co,
CA.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Takis; born on 3 Jun 1920; died in Jan 1978; living in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA at death;
SS# 529-01-7801; card issued in Utah before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Ocena District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192A, Family #107.
Listed as Elsie Toler, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Burewll Toler.
2. US City Directories; Sacramento, CA; 1945; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Takis (wife Elsie); salesman; Pay Less Drug Store; residence 714 9th Street.
3. California Death Index, 1940-1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elsie G. Takis; born on 9 Aug 1924 in WV; SS #236-32-1926; died on 7 Sep 1970 in Santa Clara Co,
CA.
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 433; WV Archives Web Site.
Cressell Curtis Bailey; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; son of Rufus and Lou V
Bailey; married on 1 Sep 1933 at Mary Stewart's; Vera B. Toler; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Burl and Nella J.Toler.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Jan 1920, page 240A, Family #265.
Listed as Vera B. Toler, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Burwell Toler.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Ocena District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192A, Family #107.
Listed as Vera Toler, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Burewll Toler.
3. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 433; WV Archives Web Site.
Cressell Curtis Bailey; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; son of Rufus and Lou V
Bailey; married on 1 Sep 1933 at Mary Stewart's; Vera B. Toler; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Burl and Nella J.Toler.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; posted Obit.
"Elmer Warn Osborne, 85, of Kopper City Bottom, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday April 24, 2008 at his home following a long illness. He was born October 16, 1922 at Curtis, WV a son of the late Randolph and Sarah Elizabeth Cook Osborne. He was of the Christian Faith, a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner. Elmer enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, Ginsenging and spending time with his family. His wife of 58 years Ruth B. Lusk Osborne preceded him in death along with a son Alton J. Osborne, seven brothers, five sisters and a daughter-in-law Ruth I. Osborne. Survivors include three sons Roger and Sue Osborne of Kopper City Bottom, WV, Warner and Quindora Osborne of Accoville, WV and Otis and Linda Osborne of Lundale, WV; a brother Waitman Osborne of Columbus, OH; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a special caregiver Vicki Lamb and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday April 27, 2008 at the Lillyhaven Baptist Church with Rev. William Cook officiating. Elmer will be laid to rest beside his wife in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."
1. "The Register Herald'; Beckley, WV; August 19, 1999; Newspaper Obit.
"OCEANA - Ruth Bell Lusk Osborne, 77, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at her home following a long illness. "Born May 10, 1922, in Bald Knob, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Gibson Lusk. "Mrs. Osborne was a homemaker and a member of Bible Baptist Church, Kopperston. "She was preceded in death by a son, Alton J. Osborne; eight brothers; five sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Ruth Nester Osborne. "Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Elmer Osborne; three sons, Roger Osborne and his wife, Sue, of Kopper City Bottom, Warner Osborne and his wife, Quin, of Accoville and Otis Osborne and his wife, Linda, of Lundale; two sisters, Atla Osborne of Lorado and Ethel Harvey of Fairdale; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. "Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bible Baptist Church, Kopperston, with the Rev. Earl Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, taken on 22 Jun 1900, Page 242A, Family #185.
Listed as Dottie I. Justice, age 12, born in Nov 1887 in WV, in household of father, William E. Justice.
2. Mingo Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2434; Gilbert; 5 Jun 1917.
Dot I. Justice; age 29; born on 19 Nov 1887 at Justice, WV; farmer; living at Justice; married;
dependent wife and 1 child; tall with medium build; brown eyes and brown hair; no balding.
3. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 8/9 Jun 1920; Page 171A;
Family #60/60.
Listed as Dot I. Justice; age 32; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
4. E-mail, 14 Jan 2002 from Joe Christian, grandson of George Franklin and his
second wife, Laura Justice.
"My grandfather, George Franklin Christian, was married twice. His first
wife, Rosa Godfrey, died in childbirth. He then married my grandmother...
Laura "Brooke" Justice b(orn at) Justice...)
"George Franklin Christian and Laura "Brooke" Justice are listed in Harry L.
Sellards' ""Hatfield Family History"" on page 218..."
"According to Sellards'... (William) Epp and Susan Cooke Justice had
(Alonzo, Larkin, Mollie, John Kenna, Laura "Brooke", Ted Frank, Grover Epp,
Violena, Dotty Iaeger and Eva Fidelia Justice)..."
"Dotty Iaeger Justice (born on) 19 Dec 1887 (died on) 18 Dec 1961"
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 8/9 Jun 1920; Page 171A;
Family #60/60.
Listed as Pearl M. Justice; age 21; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Dott I. Justice.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Family #178/178.
Listed as Pearl M. Justice; age 30; born in WV; widow; first married at 16; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 8/9 Jun 1920; Page 171A;
Family #60/60.
Listed as Dallas Justice; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Dott I. Justice.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Family #178/178.
Listed as Dallas Justice; age 12; born in WV; in household of mother, Pearl M. Cline Justice.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Family #178/178.
Listed as Bernice Justice; age 11; born in WV; in household of mother, Pearl M. Cline Justice.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 220B;
Family #74/74.
Listed as Arley F. Davis; age5; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas H. Davis.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Family #129/130.
Listed as Arlie Davis; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas H. Davis.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 456; WV Archives Web Site.
Arlie Davis; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Spring, WV; son od Thomas and Leathy
Davis; married on 1 Jan 1935 at North Spring, WV; Belva Justice; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at North Spring, WV; daughter of Dot and Pearl Justice.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Arlie Davis; born on 5 Feb 1914; died in Jan 1990; living at North Spring, Wyoming Co, WV at death.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Arlie F. Davis; born in 1914; died in 1980 buried in Thornsbury Cemetery, North Spring, Wyoming Co,
WV.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 8/9 Jun 1920; Page 171A;
Family #60/60.
Listed as Belva Justice; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Dott I. Justice.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Family #178/178.
Listed as Belva Justice; age 14; born in WV; in household of mother, Pearl M. Cline Justice.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 456; WV Archives Web Site.
Arlie Davis; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Spring, WV; son od Thomas and Leathy
Davis; married on 1 Jan 1935 at North Spring, WV; Belva Justice; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at North Spring, WV; daughter of Dot and Pearl Justice.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Belva J. Davis; born in 1916; died in (no date); headstone in Thornsbury Cemetery, North Spring,
Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Mounts Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Web Site; posted Obit.
"Douglas “Doug” Davis 71 of North Spring, departed this life on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley WV.
Born on January 19, 1937 at North Spring, he was the son of the late Arlie Freeland “Buck” and Belva (Justice) Davis.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Allen; a step-son, Rickey Clell Allen; one sister, Edna Hatfield; and a brother, Clete Davis.
Doug was of the Church of Christ faith, a truck driver, hauling both coal and timber, and a veteran of the US Air Force.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Doug are: his two daughters: Terri Lynn (Carl) Fuller of Justice and Penny Meade of Gilbert; his son, Darrell Davis of Wyoming, WV; his two step-daughters: Virginia “Ginn” Allen Cline of Justice and Deborah (Herbie) Hatfield of Delbarton; his two step-sons: Michael (Tammy) Allen of Crestwood, KY and Jon Paul Allen of Justice; his brother, Johnny (Phyllis) Davis of Justice; his two sisters: Donnie (Amos) Cline New of Baisden and Trish (Everett) Cochran of Brier Creek; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren: Savannah Cline, Ashton Davis, Mason and Kagan Layne, Kingston Dugan, and Haley Toler; his sister-in-law, Nellie Trent of Justice; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Tuesday, May 20th from 6 to 9 pm. "Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21st at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Evangelist Michael "Mike" Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Cline Cemetery at North
Spring..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #____ (1958); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Hatfield; age 23; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Otis and Francis (Kennedy)
Hatfield; married on 31 Dec 1958 at North Springs, WV; Edna Virginia Davis; age 20; born and living
at North Springs, WV; daughter of Arlie and Belvia Davis.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otis Hatfield; born on 1 Aug 1934; living at General Delivery, Justice, WV 24851.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #____ (1958); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Hatfield; age 23; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Otis and Francis (Kennedy)
Hatfield; married on 31 Dec 1958 at North Springs, WV; Edna Virginia Davis; age 20; born and living
at North Springs, WV; daughter of Arlie and Belvia Davis.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edna V. Hatfield; born on 25 Jan 1939; living at General Delivery, Justice, WV 24851.
1. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Ann Davis Cochran, 60 of Brenton, departed this life on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Gary.
"Born on August 3, 1950, in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Arlie "Buck" and Belva Justice Davis.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and Cleatus Davis and one sister, Edna Hatfield.
"Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Rebecca's Lodge at Iaeger. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of her and to mourn her passing include her loving husband of 43 years, Everett Cochran of Brenton; her daughter, Michelle Cisco of Delbarton; her two granddaughters: Kayla and Amanda Cisco of Delbarton; her brother, Johnny Davis of Gilbert; her sister, Donnie New; her aunt, Athlyn Hatfield of North Spring; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Thursday, July 7th from 6 pm to 9 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 8th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Homer Blankenship officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Cline Family Cemetery at North Spring...."